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Florida Man visits Antique City Mall
MICANOPY, Fla. (WCJB) - In this week’s edition of Florida Man Adventures, our host Adam Pittman visits the Antique City Mall in Micanopy to learn about all the unique items in their inventory. On this installment of Florida Man Adventures we travel to Micanopy, the “go-to” city when it...
Small town of Micanopy symbolizes patriotic spirit in a big way on 4th of July | VIDEO
MICANOPY, FL (352today.com) – Nothing says 4th of July like Colonial re-enactors, classic cars and a kazoo band. Kazoo band?!?! If you’re in the Alachua County town of Micanopy, a kazoo band performing patriotic songs is all part of the 4th of July fun. People decked out in...
Rescue crews extricate victim after two-vehicle early-morning accident on I-75
One victim was extricated from a heavily-damaged vehicle after an early-morning two-vehicle crash on I-75 today. The post Rescue crews extricate victim after two-vehicle early-morning accident on I-75 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
ACFR uses Jaws of Life to free injured person
Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) used the Jaws of Life to free a person injured in an I-75 crash early Thursday morning. According to an ACFR press release, the accident occurred around 5 a.m. Both ACFR and Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to the scene, which included two vehicles near mile marker 386 on southbound I-75.
Residents watch Alachua fireworks from different point of view
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - The city of Alachua put on its annual July 4 event in Legacy Park with spectators coming from all over North Central Florida. Event officials say that this is the largest small-town fireworks display. The celebration was made up of live musical performances, games, food vendors,...
COVID spells trouble for Hippodrome Theatre
COVID-19 has brought the curtain down for a third time this summer at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre. Performances of the musical titled, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, were canceled for Wednesday and Thursday nights. The theater said it hopes the show will resume Friday, symptoms permitting. “There’s a...
WATCH: Wyatt Langford robs a home run for Texas Rangers
Former Florida baseball star Wyatt Langford has put together a solid rookie campaign so far after being selected fourth overall in the 2023 MLB draft by the Texas Rangers. The 22-year-old outfielder added another highlight to his reel of accomplishments on Thursday by robbing a home run from San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim in the second inning with a runner aboard. Kim hit a fly ball off a 92.5 mph Max Scherzer four-seam fastball 370 feet with an exit velocity of 95.3 mph down the left field line but Langford was there to make the leaping catch. WYATT LANGFORD BRINGS THIS...
Man arrested for pulling a knife on victim at Rosa Parks Transfer Station
Roberto Santiago, 59, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly pulling a knife on another man at the Rosa Parks Transfer Station and threatening to cut him. The post Man arrested for pulling a knife on victim at Rosa Parks Transfer Station appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Blue-chip OL Peyton Joseph commits to FSU over Memphis
Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles have landed another four-star verbal commitment for #Tribe25, making all 10 of their 2025 commits blue-chips. It’s a little sweeter this time, as FSU’s newest gain is UF’s loss. Peyton Joseph is a 6’3”, 310 pound offensive lineman who plays...
Alachua County Crisis Center employees help ‘write the book’ on counseling
Later this fall, Cognella Academic Publishing will release the textbook “Intersection Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor,” featuring a chapter co-written by two Alachua County Crisis Center employees, Amanda DiLorenzo-Garcia and Brooke Gregory. The post Alachua County Crisis Center employees help ‘write the book’ on counseling appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man on probation arrested for breaking into stranger’s house
John Daniel Jones, 41, was arrested last night and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling after the victim arrived home to find Jones on his back porch; Jones allegedly entered the house and left a bag inside. The post Homeless man on probation arrested for breaking into stranger’s house appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Canes? Gators? Who won the recruiting battle for 4-star Mandarin DB Hylton (Drake) Stubbs?
Out: Southern California. In: The southern tip of Florida. That's the change in store for Hylton (Drake) Stubbs, after Mandarin's four-star rising senior safety committed on Thursday to play college football for Miami, choosing the Canes over Florida in a ceremony streamed on Instagram. Ranked by all major national recruiting...
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire organizers looking for new permanent venue
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Organizers of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire are calling on residents to help them find a new permanent venue. The three-weekend event was previously held at the Alachua County fairgrounds until the venue was sold in 2020. Last year, the fair took place at Depot Park for...
WUFT hosts 2024 version of Fanfares and Fireworks
The 4th of July came early this year at WUFT’s 34th annual Fanfares and Fireworks. Friends and family from across north central Florida gathered at the University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field on Wednesday afternoon for Gainesville’s only firework display to celebrate the holiday. Although the evening...
Former Gator Ben Shelton's results through two rounds at Wimbledon
Ben Shelton has been climbing up the world rankings since he left the University of Florida two years ago to begin his pro career, and he entered the 2024 Wimbledon Championships as the No. 14 seed. The former Gator advanced to the third round of play after defeating South African...
UF Grad Student Reilly Cardella Crowned Miss Florida 2024
The excitement was palpable this weekend as Reilly Cardella, a graduate student at the University of Florida, claimed the title of Miss Florida 2024. After competing in a demanding pageant, Cardella stood out and brought pride to the UF community. An Emotional Victory. As Cardella shared, Winning Miss USA is...
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